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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1933

Page

7

Sharp eyed batters steal the show Sewell Waner and Babe Ruth

In spring training chatter the focus shifts from pitchers to hitters. Joe Sewell and Lloyd Waner are praised for their eagle eyes and chop swing which keep them from being fooled by curves and changes. Babe Ruth is discussed as possibly having the greatest batting eye if he adjusted his swing, while remaining a slugger who still strikes out rarely.

Hickory Joe Sewell Lloyd Waner Little Joe Pirates Peewee Sewell Waner Yank Little Poison Waner Moore Braves Ruth Tal Bing Peetures Lay

New Children's Books Added to Library Holdings

The public library adds several titles for younger readers including Cormack and Alexander The Museum Comes to Life by Thomas Hibben The Carpenter's Top Chest by Pryce Mitchell Deep Water by Jud Achaeson and The Enchanted Jungle by Isadore Shevinne Also listed are Young America Looks at Russia and The Shawl with the Silver Bells plus other pictured works for children and families.

Public Cormack Alexander Thomas Hibben E. V. Lucas Pryce Mitchell Jud Achaeson America Russia

Wellman And Wellman Area Visitors And Local News

Washington business visitors include C H Braden and E Foster. County meeting set May 13 at Wellman high gym with a noon pot luck. Numerous Wellman residents visit, host, or attend events. notes on illness, travel, and family gatherings across Wellman and nearby towns.

Washington County Po . A Wellman High School Offery Harold B&b. Rose L. W. Minninger Beth Rockford Francis Longwell Robert Wirtz Wellman Kinross

Richland Notes on Local Residents and Events

Mrs. C A Neville returns home from Keota with her son Ray and family. Local visits include the Critz and family with Mrs. Neville and Hal Figgins. Enlistment prospects listed: Tom Dagle Lee Carlisle Gene Vandyke Howard Keesling. Ada Hagler addressed a recent W C T U institute. Death reported: Irve Dillon in Totena Cal. Ninth wedding anniversaries celebrated at Willard Kinney home. other couples noted. Marshalltown visitors Cedric Williams spent weekend with Eloise and Ed.

Richland Wm. Callister Keota Ray Chas. Critz Mark Alice Critz Valley Junction C. A. Neville Hal Figgins Tom Dagle Lee Carlile Gene Vandyke Howard Keesling Ada Hagler Illinois Irve Dillon Torena Cal Willard Kinney Cedric Williams Marshalltown Eloise

Ward Here Mrs Macy Flies to Washington to Visit Daughter

Mrs Macy travels to Washington to see her daughter Charlotte Ann, who is confined in a hospital.

FB. N. Poater Mary Jimmy Hila Foster Bf. C. Foster Wellman Hila Poser Cedar Stupids Re Burrell Foster Tea Holmes Ardelia Chapman Charles Conklin Don Singleton Mike Flander

Keota Names Sudvindra Hose to Deliver 1933 Commencement

Sudvindra Hose, professor of political science at the State University of Town, was chosen to deliver Keota high school’s 1933 commencement address. The May 26 alumni meeting plans a traditional school session with an old fashioned program and school clothes dress. Twenty graduates will join the alumni.

Keota Sudvindra Hose State University of Town Dose United States Calcutta India University of Calcutta University of Illinois State University of Iown A. S. Lodwits Glen Hitchcock Keola High School Alumni Association Clara McCrabb Helen Stoutner Mary Levien Olga Valenta May Marr Howard Hess Roy Warrington Menu Pearl Morris Mia Mable Morris Vina Mattison Warren Statler Oscar Axthelm Mary Crawford Kate BB. Glover Marion Morris Trene ‘Richartson Besse Lantry Irene Rogers George J. Lyle Theresa Herr Mable Fitsgerald Tee Association Alumni Association

Jobless prospectors hunt gold along Columbia and Yakima

In Kennewick Washington unemployed men drift to river shores using gas engines and hand sluices to pan for gold. Many have found success, and the district reports rising activity as hopeful prospectors seek fortune along the Columbia and Yakima rivers.

Kennewick Wash Columbia Yakima

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